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The Dutch CMS Antitrust, Competition and Trade (ACT) group is part of one of the largest specialist competition and trade teams in the world. The more than 225 CMS experts of the international ACT team advise clients in more than 40 countries worldwide on all ACT matters.

Due to our size and very wide footprint, we are able to deal with all ACT matters irrespective of their geographic dimension. Where necessary we cooperate with long established contacts from our wider network of law firms everywhere in the world.

We are specialists across the full range of Antitrust, Competition and Trade matters. Furthermore, we have expert sub-groups specialising in specific areas within the wider competition and trade field, e.g. for State aid and Foreign Direct Investments (FDI).

Our clients range from very large multinationals who use our team as their ACT law firm of choice for a larger region (e.g., Europe), to Dutch governments at all levels as well as medium-sized companies.

The companies we represent are active in various economic sectors. We have expertise in the automotive sector, the consumer products sector, the construction and related sector and the energy sector, to name but a few.

Of course, we use the most up-to-date technical and AI tools to support our business. 

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    "They provide solid and comprehensive advice against competitive rates."
    The Legal 500 EMEA, 2024
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    "They understand business needs and come up with creative solutions to accommodate them."
    The Legal 500 EMEA, 2024
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    "This practice has a unique repertoire of legal resources and a thriving team which makes it stand out from other law firms."
    The Legal 500 EMEA, 2023
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    "Good knowledge of clients’ market and quick analysis of ad hoc questions."
    The Legal 500 EMEA, 2023
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    "The team has depth and knowledge of the courts and judicial thinking in the Netherlands, which gives it an edge over its rivals."
    The Legal 500 EMEA, 2022
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    "In-depth knowledge and commitment to delivering good work."
    The Legal 500 EMEA, 2021
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    "Experts in the field of EU law."
    The Legal 500 EMEA, 2021
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    "Recommended in the 2021 edition of the Global Competition Review 100."
    GCR 100, 2021
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    "CMS quickly provides and clear practical answers and solutions in complicated legal matters and is proactive."
    The Legal 500 EMEA, 2020

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    05 Jun 2025

    AI and Competition Law

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